Useful for detection and differentiation HSV I and II DNA in CSF and vesicular and cellular material from base of lesion – (cutaneous or mucocutaneous only).
Please note this test should not be used for screening asymptomatic patients. In suspected cases of congenital herpes, order MISC for VHSV culture to Mayo Laboratories.
This test can also not be used for sources other than those listed above, including ocular specimens. For this testing, order MISC for HSVPV to Mayo Laboratories.